Publications by authors named "Chiara Scaltrito"
Article Synopsis
- Pertussis is a vaccine-preventable respiratory disease, and in Italy, vaccinations are mandatory for children and recommended for healthcare workers (HCWs) due to their high-risk status.
- A study conducted in June 2023 at a large hospital in Apulia aimed to understand what influences HCWs' willingness to accept a "soft nudge" vaccination campaign for pertussis, revealing that only 31.34% were vaccinated before intervention.
- After actively reaching out to non-vaccinated staff, vaccination coverage increased to 70%, with higher compliance noted in the Neonatology Unit compared to the Gynaecology Unit, suggesting that communication and tailored interventions can effectively increase vaccination rates.
